Combination toilet-rack



Nov. 10, 1931. F. M. RINEHARDT 1,831,509

COMBINATION TOILET RACK Filed Feb. 16, 1931 Patented Nov. 10, 1931 UNITED s'rMes FBAN K M. RINEHARDT, F

COMBINATION tarsus P ATIENT j BAmm onrHcanomfia Application filed February 1 ,1931. Serial lit. stem.

use over any given period of time. Thus it is intended the toothbrush and soap of each member of the family be kept apart and free from contact with those of the others for obvious sanitary reasons.

A further purpose of the invention is to provide a combined device of this character for conveniently fitting in a bathroom or kitchen, which is inexpensive to produce to the end that the same may be manufactured in large quantities, and at small cost thereby suggesting the same as a convenient article for installation in dwelling houses generally.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in the accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the combined toilet rack complete.

Figure 2 a top plan view thereof with parts in section.

Figure 3 shows a modified construction of toothbrush receptacle.

Figure 4 is a transverse sectional view on the line 4-4 of Figure 3; and, V

Figure 5 shows in section the manner of attaching the shelf to the bar.

ably secured to a base or panel board 7, or

the same may be mounted directly on the side wall of the bathroom or other place of installation. Said bar 5 is of that standard construction of design usually known as a r 0 towel bar in bathroom fixtures.

Referring to the construction in further Alstrip or metal sl1'eet8 shaped to conform with: the space: between the bar 5 and panel 7 is suitably secured to said-"panel and bar. The strip has int'urned*poi'tions'9that. are suitably soldered to the bar asish'own in Fig- 3' me 5. At convenient distancessaid bards provided? With a plurality-of. pins or nails '10"which1p-roject outwardly therefrom as shown; and are utilized to engage the" cords 11 holding cakes of soap 12. These cakesrof 1 soap may obviously be of one kind orvariega-te'd, as desired. .It is of course -understood that 1 these' articles are more orless iii continuous {use in) a given time by? difierent persons in the. household," or other place; as-{M above'set forth. i

Ateach endof the shelf portionithereis located a two-part receptacle 13 constructed of sheet metal suitably secured to. the shelf and having that. offsetting relation shown, .310 and eachof-saidreceptacles has its outer end 14. open to receive a toothbrush in the mannerindicated.- The' front andrear portions 1'5 and :16 respectively of each receptacle are cut-away so that the bristles'B ofeach toothbrush may be exposedto the atmosphere for obviousre'asons. The/design and location of the respective receptacles are such that the handles of the brushes will project therefrom in the wayindi'cated and the closed end 17 a i will prevent displacement of the brush-in that direction. .:By thus holding the several toothbrushes-on the under side of the shelf 8 said brushes 1 are appreciably. kept-sanitary andfree from dustsettling-thereon. This also leavesthe entire top surface 'of the shelf for use in holding :the usu'alartieles necessary infla bathroom; iue; toothpaste, shaving mugs; razors, 'nailfiles etogetc. if

Referring to the construction shown in?! Figures& ands the toothbrush receptacle .18

is in this instance=designed to'hold athree 3') brushes in properofi-settingrelation. Said receptacles are mounted on a plate. 19 that isconstructedto slidably. engage the lugs 20 5:05 secured to the shelf portion- 8 (see Figure 4 'By this removal feature said plate. lQAvith the several brush holders l8zr'nay be conven iently removed for.scalding:orother-cleanring, as will *be understood. In'sthis ainstancei also the shelf is further provided with hook members 21 for holding soap cakes or other toilet articles.

It will be understood that the invention as herein disclosed is not limited to the details of construction shown and described as these may be varied Without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined by the claims.

What is claimed as new is: v v

1. In a toilet rack, the combination of'a supporting bar, a shelf mounted on. said bar, and devices providing toothbrush receptacles on said shelf, substantiall asset forth.

2. In a toilet rack, the com ination of a supporting bar, a shelf mounted on said bar, and a plurality of sheet metal devices having open ends providing toothbrush receptacles on said shelf, substantially as set forth.

3. In a toilet rack, the combination of a supporting bar, a shelf mounted on said bar, devices providing'toothbrush receptacles on said shelf, and members on the barfor hanging corded'cakes of soap, substantially as set .forth. 7

4c.- In a toilet rack, the combination of a suporting bar, a shelf mounted on said bar, devices providing toothbrush receptacles on said shelf, and'a pluralitybf pins outwardly projecting from the bar for hanging corded cakes of soap, substantially as set forth.

5. In a toilet-rack, the combination of a supporting bar, a sheet metal portion soldered on said bar and providing a shelf, and openended receptacles mounted on the shelf and adapted to hold toothbrushes, substantially as set forth. t

6. In a toilet rack, the combination of a shelf, and a multi-pocketed receptacle for toothbrushes carried by a plate removably ended receptacle carried by said plate for holding toothbrushes, and a plurality of pins projecting outwardly from the bar for hanging corded cakes of soap, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have afiixed my signature.

FRANK M. RINEHARDT.

mounted on the shelf, said multi-receptacle I adapted to be removed from position for the purpose of scalding, substantially as set forth.

7. In a toilet rack, the combination of a curved supporting bar adapted to be secured against a wall, a metal strip mounted on said bar providing a shelf and filling the space between the bar and said Wall, and a plurality of open-ended receptacles mounted to a wall, a shelf mounted on saidbar and covering-the space between the bar and the wall, a plurality of open-ended receptacles mounted on the shelf adjacent each end thereof, and a plurality of pins mounted on the bar and projected outwardly therefrom for hanging corded cakes of soap, substantially as set forth.

. 9. In a toilet rack, the combination of a bar, a shelf mounted thereon, a plate re1nov ably mounted on the shelfya multi and open 

